§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREasked how many slips at the Royal dockyards at Pembroke, Devonport, Portsmouth, and Chatham were adapted for the construction of battleships of an improved "Dreadnought" type?
§ Mr. McKENNAThree, namely, one each at Chatham, Portsmouth, and Devon-port. There are also in addition four slips which are capable of being modified to take these vessels if required.
§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREHow long will the modification take?
§ Mr. McKENNANot long.
§ Mr. JENKINSIs it the intention of the Government to build at Chatham?
§ Mr. McKENNAI have nothing to say on that point.
§ Mr. W. THORNEHow many private firms have slips capable of constructing "Dreadnoughts"?
§ Mr. McKENNAIf the hon. Member will give notice of the question I will inquire.